Casa de Chá — restaurant in Madeira
A long-standing tea house and restaurant at Lombo de Baixo in Faial, on Madeira's north-east coast — serving Portuguese cooking, cakes, coffee and afternoon tea, with outdoor seating, a fireplace and a private dining room.
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About Casa de Chá
Casa de Chá is a mid-range portuguese and cafe restaurant in Lombo de Baixo — Faial — Santana
If you only order one thing, make it the portuguese mains, cakes and afternoon tea with a fireplace and garden seating — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
This is one of the north-east coast's long-standing tea-house restaurants: a big, comfortable dining room set up for groups and coach parties, with white linen, wicker chairs and a fireplace for the cooler months, plus outdoor seating when the weather is kind.
It works best as a daytime stop — the kitchen runs from 10am to 6pm, so it suits a late breakfast, a proper lunch or afternoon tea and cake between Santana's thatched houses and the Faial viewpoints.
What to know before you go
- Walk-ins usually work outside the 20:00–21:30 peak; arrive before 19:30 or after 21:30 for the best table.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Indoor only, so the room can get warm in summer evenings; ask for a table by the door if you like air flow.
- Hours: Daily 10am–6pm.
- Address: Lombo de Baixo, 9230-056 Faial, Madeira.
- Phone: +351 291 572 223.
- Google rating: 4.4 from 1,174 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–25 per person.
- Outdoor seating, fireplace and private dining room.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Location
Lombo de Baixo — Faial — Santana, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.79690, -16.85310
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Frequently asked
What is Casa de Chá known for?+
Casa de Chá is known for its portuguese mains, cakes and afternoon tea with a fireplace and garden seating, plus a wider portuguese and cafe menu.
Do I need to book a table at Casa de Chá?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Casa de Chá?+
Casa de Chá is rated €€ — mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Casa de Chá in Faial the same as Roseiral?+
No — Casa de Chá is at Lombo de Baixo in Faial, while Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral is a different venue at Quinta do Arco in Arco de São Jorge.
What are the opening hours at Casa de Chá?+
It is open daily from 10am to 6pm, so it is a daytime stop rather than a dinner restaurant.
Can large groups eat at Casa de Chá?+
Yes — the dining room is set up for groups and there is a private dining room. Call +351 291 572 223 to book.
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